Cricket News: Legends League Cricket 2022 - Match 2 - India Capitals VS Gujarat Giants
Following the exhibition match between the India Maharajas and the World Giants, the Gautam Gambhir-led India Capitals will face the Virendra Sehwag-led Gujarat Giants in the first encounter of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2022 on Saturday, September 17, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
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In LLC 2022's 12-match league round, four teams will compete against each other twice. The top two teams at the end of the league round will face off in a qualifier on October 2 at Jodhpur's Barkatullah Khan Stadium, with the victor advancing to the title game on October 5.
However, the Qualifier's loser will have another chance to proceed to the title game on October 3 when it faces the third-placed team in the Eliminator.
Gujarat Giants' players to watch
1. Chris Gayle- He is one of the world's most devastating batters. Chris Gayle is an excellent cricket ball striker who can help his team get off to a fast start.
2. Ajantha Mendis- He is an outstanding spin bowler representing Sri Lanka internationally. Opposing teams will struggle to get off the blocks if he starts hitting his preferred line and lengths.
Players to watch in the India Capitals:
1. Liam Plunkett - He is an exceptional bowling all-rounder who played for England in the 2019 World Cup. He will be crucial for India Capitals in the upcoming Legends League Cricket.
2. Hamilton Masakazda- He is a top-order batter who can get his side off to a quick start and put the opposition under strain with his strong hitting ability.
Kisma Match Prediction
Virendra Sehwag's Gujarat Giants is predicted to win because of the Strong batting lineup.
Kisma Top Fantasy Picks
- Chris Gayle
- Mitchell Johnson
- Virendra Sehwag
- Jacques Kallis
Pitch Report
Both teams will want to enhance their bowling attacks with spin options, as has been the case at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The captain who bowls first will attempt to keep the opposition's score below par.
Details on the broadcast and streaming
The Legends League Cricket 2022 matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. The live broadcast will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Probable Team Squad:
Gujarat Giants: Virender Sehwag (C), Chris Gayle, Parthiv Patel, Ajantha Mendis, Manvinder Bisla, Lendl Simmons, Richard Levi, Mitchell McClenaghan, Stuart Binny, Kevin O'Brien, Ashok Dinda, Joginder Sharma, Graeme Swann, Chris Tremlett, and Elton Chigumbura.
India Capitals: Gautam Gambhir (C), Liam Plunkett, Rajat Bhatia, Hamilton Masakadza, Mashrafe Mortaza, John Mooney, Ravi Bopara, Pravin Tambe, Denesh Ramdin, Asghar Afghan, Mitchell Johnson, Prosper Utseya, Ross Taylor, Jacques Kallis, Ajantha Mendis and Pankaj Singh.
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